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Maurice Ashley started playing chess at the age of 14, and by 33, he became the first African-American to achieve the title of Grandmaster. And now - he is the first African -American to be inducted into the U.S.Chess Hall of Fame.(April 15)

World Chess Hall of Fame - Opening Ceremony

published:14 Dec 2011

World Chess Hall of Fame - Opening Ceremony

World Chess Hall of Fame - Opening Ceremony

published:14 Dec 2011

views:914

The World Chess Hall of Fame reopened in Saint Louis in September 2011. The new 15,900 square-foot building is a world-class cultural center featuring rotating art exhibits, displays and information of the greatest players in the World and the U.S., and items from the permanent collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame....

World Chess Hall of Fame - Opening Ceremony

published:14 Dec 2011

views:914

The World Chess Hall of Fame reopened in Saint Louis in September 2011. The new 15,900 square-foot building is a world-class cultural center featuring rotating art exhibits, displays and information of the greatest players in the World and the U.S., and items from the permanent collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame....

World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, MO

published:27 Dec 2011

World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, MO

World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, MO

published:27 Dec 2011

views:3471

I have played exactly one game of chess in my entire life. I was in middle school, and I hated it. It was outrageously boring and completely tedious. I\'m a little older now (but surprisingly less mature and patient), and I have come to appreciate the intellect behind the sport. Yes, we\'re calling it a sport. So when I was invited by Susan Barrett to visit the World Chess Hall of Fame, the largest museum of its kind, in St. Louis, MO, my home town, on the day after Christmas, who was I to argue? The first floor of the museum is dedicated to works of art inspired by chess, and the second level is a private collection of some of the most decadent and extravagant chess sets in the world (including the only boards from Faberge and Catherine the Great\'s old set). This is a quick video I did in the first floor with my friends Ben Wymer, Lyle Maltz, RJ King and his sister Meghan. The last piece is fabulous: It\'s a chess board with the same mechanics as a piano....

World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, MO

published:27 Dec 2011

views:3471

I have played exactly one game of chess in my entire life. I was in middle school, and I hated it. It was outrageously boring and completely tedious. I\'m a little older now (but surprisingly less mature and patient), and I have come to appreciate the intellect behind the sport. Yes, we\'re calling it a sport. So when I was invited by Susan Barrett to visit the World Chess Hall of Fame, the largest museum of its kind, in St. Louis, MO, my home town, on the day after Christmas, who was I to argue? The first floor of the museum is dedicated to works of art inspired by chess, and the second level is a private collection of some of the most decadent and extravagant chess sets in the world (including the only boards from Faberge and Catherine the Great\'s old set). This is a quick video I did in the first floor with my friends Ben Wymer, Lyle Maltz, RJ King and his sister Meghan. The last piece is fabulous: It\'s a chess board with the same mechanics as a piano....

The Scoop on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Bobby Fischer Against the World

published:31 May 2011

The Scoop on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Bobby Fischer Against the World

The Scoop on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Bobby Fischer Against the World

published:31 May 2011

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The US Chess Scoop attended the May 24th New York City premiere of Bobby Fischer Against the World, which included a chess tournament in Bryant Park in partnership with the Marshall Chess Club and a reception in partnership with the World Chess Hall of Fame. Interviewees include IM Irina Krush, film-maker Liz Garbus and World Chess Hall of Fame director Susan Barrett and assistant director Shannon Bailey....

The Scoop on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Bobby Fischer Against the World

published:31 May 2011

views:3857

The US Chess Scoop attended the May 24th New York City premiere of Bobby Fischer Against the World, which included a chess tournament in Bryant Park in partnership with the Marshall Chess Club and a reception in partnership with the World Chess Hall of Fame. Interviewees include IM Irina Krush, film-maker Liz Garbus and World Chess Hall of Fame director Susan Barrett and assistant director Shannon Bailey....

Maurice Ashley 2016 US Chess Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

published:16 Apr 2016

Maurice Ashley 2016 US Chess Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Maurice Ashley 2016 US Chess Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

published:16 Apr 2016

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GM Maurice Ashley\'s Acceptance Speech at the 2016 US Chess Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Thanks to Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis and Worldchesshof.org for making this video available....

Maurice Ashley 2016 US Chess Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

published:16 Apr 2016

views:5944

GM Maurice Ashley\'s Acceptance Speech at the 2016 US Chess Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Thanks to Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis and Worldchesshof.org for making this video available....

World Chess Hall of Fame - VIDEO TOUR (St. Louis, Missouri)

published:25 Apr 2018

World Chess Hall of Fame - VIDEO TOUR (St. Louis, Missouri)

World Chess Hall of Fame - VIDEO TOUR (St. Louis, Missouri)

published:25 Apr 2018

views:39

Checking out the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Missouri! It\'s a really cool place and you can casually play chess outside with random people for free :)
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The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) is a nonprofit, collecting institution situated in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
The WCHOF is the only institution of its kind and offers a variety of programming to explore the dynamic relationship between art and chess, including educational outreach initiatives that provide context and meaning to the game and its continued educational impact. Founded in 1984, it is run by the United States Chess Trust, a charitable arm of the United States Chess Federation. Formerly located in New Windsor, New York; Washington D.C.; and Miami, Florida, it moved to St. Louis on September 9, 2011.
Address: 4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Hours: Opens 10AM
Phone: (314) 367-9243
Website: https://worldchesshof.org
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World Chess Hall of Fame - VIDEO TOUR (St. Louis, Missouri)

published:25 Apr 2018

views:39

Checking out the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Missouri! It\'s a really cool place and you can casually play chess outside with random people for free :)
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The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) is a nonprofit, collecting institution situated in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
The WCHOF is the only institution of its kind and offers a variety of programming to explore the dynamic relationship between art and chess, including educational outreach initiatives that provide context and meaning to the game and its continued educational impact. Founded in 1984, it is run by the United States Chess Trust, a charitable arm of the United States Chess Federation. Formerly located in New Windsor, New York; Washington D.C.; and Miami, Florida, it moved to St. Louis on September 9, 2011.
Address: 4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Hours: Opens 10AM
Phone: (314) 367-9243
Website: https://worldchesshof.org
Video Title: World Chess Hall of Fame - VIDEO TOUR (St. Louis, Missouri)
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The most beautiful chess museum ever!

published:05 Mar 2018

The most beautiful chess museum ever!

The most beautiful chess museum ever!

published:05 Mar 2018

views:1678

The Russian Chess Federation building is on the Gogolevsky Street. This building hosts one of the most beautiful chess museums in the world. We take you on a tour of this place with amazing chess history, right from Chaturanga to Paul Morphy, to Botvinnik, Smyslov, Karpov, Kasparov and Karjakin!
Special thanks to Dmitri Oleinikov for the wonderful explanations in the video....

The most beautiful chess museum ever!

published:05 Mar 2018

views:1678

The Russian Chess Federation building is on the Gogolevsky Street. This building hosts one of the most beautiful chess museums in the world. We take you on a tour of this place with amazing chess history, right from Chaturanga to Paul Morphy, to Botvinnik, Smyslov, Karpov, Kasparov and Karjakin!
Special thanks to Dmitri Oleinikov for the wonderful explanations in the video....

World Chess Hall Of Fame & St. Louis Chess Club

The World Chess Hall of Fame Revisits the Imagery of Chess with Local Artists (HEC-TV Scope)

published:30 Mar 2017

The World Chess Hall of Fame Revisits the Imagery of Chess with Local Artists (HEC-TV Scope)

The World Chess Hall of Fame Revisits the Imagery of Chess with Local Artists (HEC-TV Scope)

published:30 Mar 2017

views:170

In 1944, the Julien Levy Gallery in New York hosted an exhibition challenging the traditional aesthetic notions of chess. In their latest installation, the World Chess Hall of Fame returns to this idea with \"The Imagery of Chess: Saint Louis Artists.\" The pieces range from new takes on the traditional characters to more abstract interpretations of the game itself. The show features 20 works of art, promoting a wide variety of local artists while paying homage to the 1944 exhibit.
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The World Chess Hall of Fame Revisits the Imagery of Chess with Local Artists (HEC-TV Scope)

published:30 Mar 2017

views:170

In 1944, the Julien Levy Gallery in New York hosted an exhibition challenging the traditional aesthetic notions of chess. In their latest installation, the World Chess Hall of Fame returns to this idea with \"The Imagery of Chess: Saint Louis Artists.\" The pieces range from new takes on the traditional characters to more abstract interpretations of the game itself. The show features 20 works of art, promoting a wide variety of local artists while paying homage to the 1944 exhibit.
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The World Chess Hall of Fame reopened in Saint Louis in September 2011. The new 15,900 square-foot building is a world-class cultural center featuring rotating art exhibits, displays and information of the greatest players in the World and the U.S., and items from the permanent collection of the Wor

I have played exactly one game of chess in my entire life. I was in middle school, and I hated it. It was outrageously boring and completely tedious. I\'m a little older now (but surprisingly less mature and patient), and I have come to appreciate the intellect behind the sport. Yes, we\'re calling it

The US Chess Scoop attended the May 24th New York City premiere of Bobby Fischer Against the World, which included a chess tournament in Bryant Park in partnership with the Marshall Chess Club and a reception in partnership with the World Chess Hall of Fame. Interviewees include IM Irina Krush, film

GM Maurice Ashley\'s Acceptance Speech at the 2016 US Chess Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Thanks to Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis and Worldchesshof.org for making this video available.

Checking out the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Missouri! It\'s a really cool place and you can casually play chess outside with random people for free :)
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The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) is a nonprofit, collecting institution situated in the Central West End neighborhood of S

The Russian Chess Federation building is on the Gogolevsky Street. This building hosts one of the most beautiful chess museums in the world. We take you on a tour of this place with amazing chess history, right from Chaturanga to Paul Morphy, to Botvinnik, Smyslov, Karpov, Kasparov and Karjakin!
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In 1944, the Julien Levy Gallery in New York hosted an exhibition challenging the traditional aesthetic notions of chess. In their latest installation, the World Chess Hall of Fame returns to this idea with \"The Imagery of Chess: Saint Louis Artists.\" The pieces range from new takes on the traditio